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released by

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Plot

In a harborside building on a foggy night (February 13), which happens to fall on Friday the 13th, two criminals prepare a gift

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for someone named "Scarpuss" at "1313 13th Street" for

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is hired to deliver the package, being unaware of the bomb it contains. Complications arise when a

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crosses his path, but fortunately for Donald, the cat ends up knocking the bomb into the water of the harbor, and he survives.

Voice cast

* Donald Duck:

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* Black Cat: Purv Pullen

Release

While the cartoon was completed by spring 1938, RKO held back the release until January 1939, the next occurrence of Friday the 13th.

Reception

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'' reviewed the short on October 11, 1938: "The fowl is a messenger boy this time, commissioned to deliver an infernal machine on Friday the 13th. His errand is stymied by a playful but very black cat which is unintentionally but most amusingly instrumental in preventing Donald's death by dynamite. Donald is less quarrelsome and a deal more understandable than commonly. It is one of his best appearances."

Home media

The short was released on May 18, 2004, on '' Walt Disney Treasures: The Chronological Donald, Volume One: 1934-1941''.

References

External links

* 1930s color films 1939 films 1939 comedy films Films directed by Jack King Films produced by Walt Disney 1930s Disney animated short films Films scored by Oliver Wallace Donald Duck short films Films with screenplays by Carl Barks 1939 animated short films {{1930s-Disney-animation-film-stub